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CRP302Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Crop Physiology And Taxation

This course introduces students to crop physiology and taxonomy. It explores basic scientific evidence and technical aspects of agricultural biotechnologies, focusing on plants and crops. Students will learn about plant cells, diffusion, osmosis, water absorption, transpiration, and stomatal physiology. The course also covers mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, crop geometry, and cultural manipulations, providing a foundation for improving crop yield and management practices.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Crop PhysiologyPlant TaxonomyMineral NutritionPhotosynthesisCrop Geometry

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Crop Physiology

2

Plant Taxonomy

3

Plant Cell Structure

4

Diffusion and Osmosis

5

Water Relations in Plants

6

Mineral Nutrition

7

Photosynthesis

8

Crop Geometry

9

Cultural Manipulations

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agronomist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Crop Physiologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Horticulturalist

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Agricultural Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Farm Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureHorticultureCrop ProductionPlant ScienceAgricultural Research

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Crop Physiology and Its Importance in Agriculture

2h

Unit 1: Definition of Terms

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to crop physiology.
  • •Define key terms like plant processes, plant function, crop, and plant nutrients.
  • •Understand the importance of each term in crop physiology.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Crop Physiology and Its Importance in Agriculture

2h

Unit 2: A Brief History of Crop Physiology

2 study hours
  • •Explore the early experiments on plant growth by Jan van Helmont.
  • •Examine the contributions of Julius Sachs and others to plant nutrition.
  • •Understand the roles of Stephen Hales, Henry Dixen, and John Joly in transpiration.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to Crop Physiology and Its Importance in Agriculture

2h

Unit 3: Meaning of Crop Physiology and its Importance in Agriculture

2 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of crop physiology.
  • •Explore the importance of crop physiology in agriculture, including seed physiology and optimum seedling growth.
  • •Learn about growth measurement of crops and harvest index.
Week
4

Module 2: Plant Cell: An Overview

2h

Unit 1: Brief Overview of Plant Cell

2 study hours
  • •Define plant cell and its importance.
  • •Differentiate between plant and animal cells.
  • •Understand the specialized structures in plant cells, including chloroplasts, vacuoles, and cell walls.
Week
5

Module 2: Plant Cell: An Overview

2h

Unit 2: Brief Description of Various Organelles and Their Functions

2 study hours
  • •Describe the plant cell wall and its functions.
  • •Understand the protoplasm and cell membrane.
  • •Explore the functions of the plant cell nucleus, chloroplast, and mitochondria.
Week
6

Module 3: Diffusion and Osmosis; Absorption of Water, Transpiration and Stomatal Physiology

2h

Unit 1: Meaning and Definition of Diffusion and Osmosis

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of diffusion and osmosis.
  • •Understand diffusion as a means of transport in plants.
  • •List types of diffusion and their importance in plants.
Week
7

Module 3: Diffusion and Osmosis; Absorption of Water, Transpiration and Stomatal Physiology

2h

Unit 2: Explanation on Different Type of Solutions

2 study hours
  • •Define solvent and solute.
  • •Differentiate between solvent and solute.
  • •Identify and describe the various types of solutions: isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic.
Week
8

Module 3: Diffusion and Osmosis; Absorption of Water, Transpiration and Stomatal Physiology

2h

Unit 3: Meaning of Water Potential and its Components and Importance

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of water potentials.
  • •Outline and discuss the components of water potentials: osmotic, matric, pressure, and gravitational.
  • •State the importance of water potentials in crop physiology.
Week
9

Module 3: Diffusion and Osmosis; Absorption of Water, Transpiration and Stomatal Physiology

2h

Unit 4: Concept of Water Uptake and Movement (Transpiration Stream)

2 study hours
  • •Explain the uptake of water in plants through active and passive processes.
  • •Discuss the movement of water stream in plants and the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum.
  • •Understand the role of soil structure in water retention and aeration.
Week
10

Module 3: Diffusion and Osmosis; Absorption of Water, Transpiration and Stomatal Physiology

2h

Unit 5: Methods of Measuring Water Status in Plants

2 study hours
  • •Explain the various methods of measuring water status in plants, including liquid immersion, vapor equilibration, and pressure chamber methods.
  • •Understand the principles behind each method and their applications.
Week
11

Module 3: Diffusion and Osmosis; Absorption of Water, Transpiration and Stomatal Physiology

4h

Unit 6: Concept of Stomatal Physiology and Transpiration

2 study hours
  • •Define stomata and their characteristics.
  • •Discuss the theories of stomatal movement and the mechanism of stomatal opening and closing.
  • •Explain the meaning and definition of transpiration and its significance.

Unit 7: Concept of Evapotranspiration

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of evapotranspiration.
  • •Outline the different factors affecting evapotranspiration, including environmental and plant factors.
Week
12

Module 4: Mineral Nutrition of Plants: Functions and Deficiency Symptoms of Nutrients, Nutrient Uptake Mechanisms

4h

Unit 8: Concept of Soil Water Availability

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of soil water availability.
  • •Discuss a typical soil profile and its components.
  • •Understand the concept of soil-water availability and its importance for plant growth.

Unit 1: Meaning of Mineral Nutrition

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of mineral nutrition.
  • •Outline the classification of essential elements into two groups: macro and micro nutrients.
  • •Discuss the criteria of essentiality of mineral elements.
Week
13

Module 6: Crop Geometry and Cultural Manipulations.

4h

Unit 1: Meaning and Concept of Photosynthesis

2 study hours
  • •Explain the Meaning and Definition of Photosynthesis
  • •Discuss the Definition of Absorption and Action Spectrum
  • •Give Meaning of Photochemical Reaction
  • •Explain the Concept of Emission of Radiant Energy in Photosynthesis
  • •Outline the Concept of Cyclic photophosphorylation

Unit 1: Meaning of Crop Geometry

2 study hours
  • •Define crop geometry
  • •Mention the types of crop geometry
  • •Explain cultural manipulations
  • •Discuss the importance of cultural manipulations

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key terms in each unit, such as osmosis, transpiration, and photosynthesis.

2

Create diagrams illustrating water movement in plants (Units 4-8) and nutrient uptake mechanisms (Module 4).

3

Focus on understanding the specific roles of essential mineral elements (Module 4) and their deficiency symptoms.

4

Practice explaining the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis (Module 5) and their significance.

5

Develop a study schedule that allocates sufficient time for each unit, prioritizing challenging topics.

6

Use past TMA questions to test your understanding and identify areas for improvement.

7

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 water relations concepts

8

Practice sketching and labeling plant cell diagrams from Module 2 weekly

9

Review all tables summarizing nutrient deficiencies in Module 4

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